Friday, February 15, 2008
Teething Sucks!
I don't know any other way to put it. I feel so bad for my little girl who is drooling like a faucet and has goo pouring from her nose, her little tongue poking out repeatedly like a snake and is waking up constantly crying in pain. Neither of us is getting any sleep, and there is really very little that I can do for her it seems. I think Jer picked the perfect weekend to be out of town, but who knows how long this is going to last. I just keep praying that those little buggers will pop out quickly, and that they will all just come at once and get it over with. Ahh if it were only so easy. I guess until they do arrive it's all popsicles, bibs and chewy toys for us. And me learning how to sleep sitting up holding the snorting baby (and the kitten of course)... I should probably start practicing now, as she finally seems to have nodded off. Goodnight.
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A couple soothing options: an ice cube wrapped in a washcloth or a frozen strawberry to gnarl.
Baby Ibuprofen is good. stuff. too. It takes less to be effective and lasts longer that baby Tylenol. But the baby-T can be a reasonable substitute if her tummy seems weak (usually taking the Ib with a meal or snack-- like you-- neutralizes any problems).
I guess I wouldn't be surprised if you're avoiding "unnecessary medications," but it wouldn't be unreasonable to consider this a necessary time.
I made my determination by personality. When I no longer could recognize *my* baby that told me the pain was too much. And I knew the meds were doing their job because at the end of the "effective" time the attitude deteriorated again.
So I "diagnosed by treatment" that the meds were helping them-- making them more comfortable, and used them on the bad days and just about every night.
Anyway, just wanted to offer that perspective.
Praying for you. I know this is a tough time. ((hugs))
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